Workout Design Interval training is a staple of many athletes’ training regimens, but designing the right workout can often feel like a mix of science and art. Coaches must consider a range of factors—fitness level, fatigue, and motivation—while relying on experience and intuition to craft effective sessions. However, with the [...]
What is Maximal Power Available? Maximal Power Available (MPA™) is a measurement of the maximal power that can be produced by an athlete for a given exercise, factoring in fatigue. Simply, MPA establishes at every given instant, exactly how much power you have. It is a concept that is [...]
Measuring Fitness Each person possesses a unique level of fitness for a given physical activity. Different activities possess different measures of fitness. Fitness for weight-lifting, for example, is measured by the amount of weight one is able to lift. Alternatively, success in sports such running, swimming and cycling are primarily determined by how fast [...]
A Brief History of Our Research - Xert and Bioshift Many of you are likely wondering: "How do Xert and Bioshift relate? They seem so different." To answer that question, we turn to another seemingly disparate topic: Heart-rate data and analysis. About four years ago, our research began by examining [...]